1968 Marcos 1600 vs. 2010 Ferrari California
To start off, 2010 Ferrari California is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 1600 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari California weights approximately 973 kg more than 1968 Marcos 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Marcos 1600 | 2010 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Marcos | Ferrari |
| Model | 1600 | California |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 78 L |
